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University of Bridgeport Trade Programs

University of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, CT. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Bridgeport?

Get in touch with University of Bridgeport are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620
Phone:	2035764000
Website:	www.bridgeport.edu/
Admissions:	www.bridgeport.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.bridgeport.edu/finaid/financial-aid-information-all-students/

How Do I Get Into University of Bridgeport?

You can apply to University of Bridgeport online at: www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/online/

University of Bridgeport is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Bridgeport

This is what University of Bridgeport considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Bridgeport?

University of Bridgeport admits 83%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 5% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Bridgeport can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,322	3,432	79%
Women	4,915	4,237	86%

Can I Afford University of Bridgeport?

The average net price after aid at University of Bridgeport is $24,786. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,860
In-State Fees	$2,900
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,860
Out-of-State Fees	$2,900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$35,760
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$35,760

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at University of Bridgeport receive some form of financial aid (217 students).

About 85% of students at University of Bridgeport receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,988 per student.

53% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,135.

Student Loan Debt

76% of University of Bridgeport undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,405 per year.

University of Bridgeport Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,944 students enrolled at University of Bridgeport, all undergraduate. University of Bridgeport is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,450 undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Bridgeport undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	65
Black or African American	504
Hispanic	436
White	311
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	69

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	247
New York	60
New Jersey	16
Massachusetts	4
Florida	3

Additionally, approximately 4.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

798 undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport took at least one online class — of those, 288 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Bridgeport has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.